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The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
with Barbara Hopkins
Learn more about how Medicare handles inpatient, outpatient and prescription drug expenses. Examine the enrollment windows and the different Medicare-compatible products such as prescription medication plans, Medicare Advantage and supplement plans. Current users, newcomers, adult children and loved ones of Medicare recipients will all benefit from this presentation!
Barbara Hopkins is a qualified ME agent with 20 years of experience in health insurance operations. She has a Master's in Communications Management and a certification in corporate training.
Secrets to Financial Success
with Sarah Blondin
Struggling to make ends meet or carrying debt? Do you want to take control of your money? Join us to learn how to budget effectively. identify different types of debt, and how to eliminate it, prioritize saving, and become financially independent.
Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.
Save on Prescriptions!
with Brianna Henward
Prescription drugs can be vital as we age but too often we find the costs to be unmanageable. Join us in this educational class as we go over different strategies to save money on prescriptions, from understanding formularies, to prescription drug savings and discount programs, patient assistance and even reputable Canadian pharmacies.
Brianna Henward is a graduate of Cornell University for Business and a local health insurance and medicare advisor, a new mom and caretaker for her adult, special needs sister.
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Estate Planning
with Eleanor L Dominguez, Esq.
Documents Families Should Have And Considerations for Long-term Care Planning!
A final will and testament, a durable power of attorney, an advanced health care directive, and HIPAA authorization are legal documents that every one of us needs. But as you age, the documents you need may change based on your goals, such as: avoidance of probate, asset protection or long-term care planning. Get your questions addressed while learning the significance of planning for long-term care, and what estate documents you may need to accomplish your goals.
Eleanor Dominguez, Esq., has worked at Ainsworth, Thelin, & Raftice, PA since 2014, focusing on elder law, estate planning and estate administration. In addition, she is accredited in preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims for veterans’ benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Knowing Your Number
with Anthony Corsino
The Key to a Comfortable Retirement
How much will you need? In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to calculate the amount of money they need to retire comfortably, based on their unique lifestyle and financial situation. Many people struggle to answer this fundamental question, but in this course, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of determining your retirement "number." You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your current financial position and what’s required to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Through engaging exercises, you’ll take stock of your income, expenses, and savings, and develop a personalized plan for reaching your retirement goals. By the end of the class, participants will feel empowered and motivated to take actionable steps towards securing their financial future. Please bring a notebook/pen and a calculator.
Anthony Corsino, owner of Zen Financial Planning, LLC in Andover, MA, holds a BS from Bentley, a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University, and holds other designations and certificates from The American College of Financial Services, The College for Financial Planning, and Villanova. He teaches financial planners nationwide in multiple university programs and serves as a subject matter expert at Boston University, Regis College, and through Greene Consulting, which partners with several universities including UNH and James Madison.
Make Your $ Work for You
with Sarah Blondin
You work hard for your money. Is your money working for you? Do you have faith in your present investment plan? Join us to learn how to manage risk, use compound interest to your advantage, and invest wisely to achieve your objectives.
Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.
Buying Your First Home - Live Online
with Lelah Sullivan
The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing cost and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans, and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority, and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available. Registration closes at noon on 2/5. You must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC to complete registration and receive the Zoom link. Register the person you are buying your house with at the same time you do and receive a $10 refund.
Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York County Community Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the homebuying process multiple times, she is Certified by hoMEworks, HUD and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.
Understanding Social Security & Medicare
with Sarah Blondin
Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security and Medicare benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!
Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.
Brianna Henward is a graduate of Cornell University for Business and a local health insurance and medicare advisor, a new mom and caretaker for her adult, special needs sister.
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